The family, including longtime girlfriend Lauren London, gathered at Hussle's beloved grandmother's house in South Central Los Angeles Friday, as they have many times before. But, this time they were reminiscing about the rapper, who was born Ermias Asghedom.

His father, Dawit Asghedom, said Hussle was "sent by God to give some love to bring us together" through the powerful lyrics in his music.

Nipsey Hussle and Lauren London arrive at the Warner Music Group Pre-Grammy Celebration on February 7, 2019 in Los Angeles.(Photo: Gregg DeGuire, Getty Images)

"(God) sent him to send a message," Dawit told the Los Angeles Times Friday. "We all have a plan, but God has his own plan. So he had completed what he needed to be doing and he did it early so (God) probably want to take him early, too."

His mother, Angelique Smith, asked for her son to be remembered as a "humble, spirited, respectful man who had, since his childhood, had an extraordinary and unlimited intellectual capacity."

She recalled a story of a young Hussle pestering his school counselor to be placed in advanced classes: "He recognized at an early age his own capability. … His own potential. He has always known."

London vowed to, "keep my head high and always represent for my king to the fullest."

The actress, who shared 2-year-old son Kross with Hussle, described him as a family man who always made his loved ones a priority: "He was a protector and wanted us to be our best at all times. He was a truth seeker and truth speaker."

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Meanwhile, Hussle's brother, Samiel Asghedom, told the LA Times that the rapper successfully transformed "an area that was run-down, that people were scared to come to … into a landmark."

The intersection of Crenshaw Boulevard and West Slauson Avenue, adjacent to Hussle's boutique, The Marathon Clothing, will be named in his honor.

Los Angeles City Councilman Marqueece Harris-Dawson announced Tuesday that the intersection will officially be called the "Ermias 'Nipsey Hussle' Asghedom Square."

"Ermias Asghedom known as 'Nipsey Hussle' was an icon and West Coast hero,” Harris-Dawson said in a statement to USA TODAY. "Nipsey’s genuine nature allowed him to be a light to everyone he interacted with from family, friends, fans, and his larger community. As a father, brother and son, Nipsey was a rock helping to build an empire that will continue through generations. Nipsey will always be remembered for delivering a pure, authentic Los Angeles sound, his numerous philanthropic efforts, his innovative, community-focused business mindset and his humble heart."

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Grammy-nominated rapper Nipsey Hussle was shot to death March 31 in Los Angeles. Here, he performs at the Live! Red! Ready! Pre-Show at the 2018 BET Awards on June 24, 2018, in Los Angeles. NEILSON BARNARD, Getty Images for BET

Mourners set up a makeshift vigil to Nipsey Hussle near his clothing store on April 1, 2019, in Los Angeles. Hussle, a 33-year-old rapper, whose real name was Ermias Asghedom, was shot and killed outside the store the day before. Harrison Hill, USA TODAY